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Butter Pecan Cake Loaf

A moist buttery loaf cake filled with toasted pecans and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 1 cup pecans toasted and chopped
Glaze
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp milk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Toast pecans for 5–7 minutes until fragrant and let cool.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
  7. Fold in pecans and pour batter into pan.
  8. Bake 55–60 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool completely on rack.
  10. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over loaf before serving.

Notes

Toast pecans beforehand for deeper flavor and crunch.